GRE Word List

PROPONENT

one who argues in favor of something : advocate

The meaning of the word proponent is one who argues in favor of something : advocate.

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WordMeaning
unmitigatednot lessened : unrelieved
husbandrythe cultivation or production of plants or animals : agriculture
panderto act as a pander
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
duressforcible restraint or restriction
thesisa dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
bereavementthe state or fact of being bereaved or deprived of something or someone
forebearsancestor
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist